Glenside El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038 · Cheltenham SD
#428 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#7890 of 50,301 nationally
About Glenside El Sch
Glenside El Sch is a public elementary located in Glenside, in the Cheltenham SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 428th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 360.
There are 2 schools in Glenside; Glenside El Sch ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Glenside El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Glenside El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cheltenham HS
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1,450 students · 1.1 km away
Wyncote El Sch
Wyncote · Public elementary · Grades K–4
373 students · 1.1 km away
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228 students · 2.0 km away
Cedarbrook MS
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672 students · 2.0 km away
Jenkintown El Sch
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401 students · 2.5 km away
Jenkintown Middle/High School
Jenkintown · Public high · Grades 7–12
329 students · 2.5 km away
Franklin S Edmonds Sch
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391 students · 2.7 km away
Springfield Twp MS
Oreland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students · 2.8 km away
Copper Beech Sch
Glenside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
860 students · 2.9 km away
Springfield Twp HS
Erdenheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students · 3.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glenside El Sch a good school?
Glenside El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #428 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Glenside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch ranks #428 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #7890 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Glenside El Sch?
Glenside El Sch had 360 students in 2025.
Is Glenside El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Glenside El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Glenside El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Glenside El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.